Voigtländer Septon 40mm f/2 Aspherical vs Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for everyday and street — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Which should you buy?

• the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
• the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical (23mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Voigtländer Septon 40mm f/2 Aspherical (40mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
• the Voigtländer Septon 40mm f/2 Aspherical covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Voigtländer Septon 40mm f/2 Aspherical and the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical?
The Voigtländer Septon 40mm f/2 Aspherical is 40mm f/2 prime, full-frame; the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical is 23mm f/1.2 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Voigtländer Septon 40mm f/2 Aspherical or the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical?
The Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical — its f/1.2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2 of the other.

Do the Voigtländer Septon 40mm f/2 Aspherical and Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C). Note the Voigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 Aspherical is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.

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